WATERFORD — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Oxford County Soil and Water Conservation District plans to offer a tour of a bison farm from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. Doretta and Ted Colburn, owners of Beech Hill Farm & Bison Ranch at 630 Valley Road in Waterford, will talk about […]
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Union library to host historian, historical interpreter Sept. 28
In June, six people set out to row a replica 17th century shallop, the Jane Stevens, from Georgetown to Fort William Henry in Pemaquid. They traveled across the mouth of the Sagadahoc and out of Boothbay Harbor, with stops at different islands along the way, according to a news release from Vose library. Historian and […]
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Diocese, bishop to host harvest ball Oct. 21 in Portland
After a two-year hiatus caused by pandemic regulations, the harvest ball is scheduled to return as an in-person event on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, 88 Spring St. in Portland. The 14th edition of the ball, hosted by Bishop Robert Deeley, will include a social hour and silent auction, dinner […]
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Winthrop library to host talk by paranormal investigator Sept. 28
WINTHROP — Paranormal investigator Nomar Slevik plans to give a talk at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Bailey Library at 39 Bowdoin St. The talk will focus on supposed extraterrestrial sightings and abductions in what are known as “UFO hotspots” around New England. Slevik is a researcher, writer and podcaster whose work […]
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Rangeley theater to host storytelling workshop Sept. 24
RANGELEY — A storytelling workshop is scheduled for noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Rangeley Friends of the Arts Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St. Participants should come to the workshop with some ideas for their own story; something that really happened. Because it is a true story, there are no lines that […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in October, November
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning: Virtual: • Monday, Oct. 24, at 9 and 10 a.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 2, 3, 6 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. […]
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Lewiston library to hold crafting circle Sept. 26
Lewiston Public Library plans to host a crafting circle from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, in the Jeanne Couture Room at 200 Lisbon St. This is a free event and no registration is required, according to a news release from the library. The crafting circle is for people to come and bring a […]
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Lewiston library seeks teen ambassadors, 1st meeting Sept. 26
The Lewiston Public Library is seeking youth and young adults, ages 13-19, to become teen library ambassadors. The ambassadors attend meetings once per month and assist with self-chosen and directed projects as informal volunteers under the supervision of the teen librarian. They advise the teen librarian on youth trends and interests in the community, helping […]
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Norway church Thrift Shoppe to reopen Sept. 24
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, plans to reopen its Thrift Shoppe from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 24, at 205 Main St. Because of the Oxford Hills community, the Thrift Shoppe will feature new, slightly used and antique items. All items are clean, in good working order and reasonably priced. Money […]
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Coastal Community Grants available for municipal, regional projects
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Municipal Planning Assistance Program seeks applications for a new round of Coastal Community Grants. Fiscal year 2023 CCG details and the program statement are found on the program website at maine.gov. Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, according to a news release from the […]